SonicWall TZ380 03-SSC-6970 Desktop Firewall, Secure Upgrade Appliance Only
Overview
The SonicWall TZ Series (Gen 8) is an SD-Branch platform for small and mid-sized organizations and distributed enterprises in a desktop form factor. It runs SonicOS 8 with Secure SD-WAN, zero-touch deployment and centralized management through Network Security Manager (NSM), and it integrates SonicWall Switch and SonicWave access points. The 03-SSC-6970 is the TZ380 Secure Upgrade appliance. It carries no attached subscription and is offered only to SonicProtect customers upgrading their hardware. Support and optional security subscriptions are otherwise sold separately.
Technical Details
The SonicWall TZ380 03-SSC-6970 is a desktop next-generation firewall running SonicOS 8, with 8×1GbE RJ45, 2×5/2.5/1GbE SFP+. Threat Prevention throughput is 1.5 Gbps with Gateway AV, Anti-Spyware, IPS and Application Control enabled (3.5 Gbps firewall inspection), and it holds up to 1,100,000 concurrent SPI connections. This part number is Appliance Only: SonicWall support and optional security subscriptions are sold separately. It is used at a small office, branch or retail site for internet-edge protection, SD-WAN and site-to-site VPN.
Best For
The TZ380 suits a small office, branch or retail site that needs 1.5 Gbps of Threat Prevention throughput and up to 1,100,000 concurrent SPI connections. It suits existing SonicProtect subscribers upgrading their hardware. Size against the Threat Prevention figure, not the firewall inspection throughput.
Not suitable if:
- your inspected traffic exceeds 1.5 Gbps, the published Threat Prevention throughput
- you need security services included in the part number, since this one is Appliance Only
- you need Power over Ethernet from the firewall, since this model has none
- you do not hold an active SonicProtect subscription, since this upgrade appliance is restricted to SonicProtect customers
- you require native rack mounting without an additional accessory, since this is a desktop appliance and requires a separate SonicWall rack mount kit
03-SSC-6970 Specifications
| Ports & Uplinks | |
|---|---|
| Fixed Interfaces | 8×1GbE RJ45, 2×5/2.5/1GbE SFP+ |
| Max Port Speed | 5 GbE |
| Management & Console Ports | 1×Console (Micro-USB), 1×USB (type-C) |
| Performance & Scale | |
| Firewall Throughput | 3.5 Gbps (RFC 2544) |
| Threat Prevention Throughput | 1.5 Gbps (Gateway AV, Anti-Spyware, IPS and Application Control enabled) |
| TLS/SSL Inspection Throughput | 0.6 Gbps (DPI SSL) |
| IPsec VPN Throughput | 1.6 Gbps (1418-byte UDP, AESGMAC16-256) |
| Maximum Concurrent Sessions | 1,100,000 (SPI) |
| New Sessions per Second | 15,000 |
| Maximum DPI Connections | 250,000 (DPI) |
| Maximum IPsec VPN Tunnels | 200 (site-to-site) |
| Hardware & Memory | |
| Onboard Storage | Optional storage expansion up to 512 GB |
| Power & Thermal | |
| Power Supply | 60 W; 100-240 VAC input (50-60 Hz) |
| Redundant Power Supply | Optional |
| Maximum Power Consumption | 13.77 W |
| Physical & Environmental | |
| Form Factor | Desktop |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 1.38 × 5.87 × 8.86 in (3.5 × 14.9 × 22.5 cm) |
| Weight | 1.81 lb (0.82 kg) |
| Operating Temperature | 32 to 104 °F (0 to 40 °C) |
| Software | |
| Operating System | SonicOS 8 |
| High Availability | Active/Standby with stateful synchronization |
| Central Management Platform | Network Security Manager (NSM) 3.0 and above |
| Routing Protocols & IPv6 | BGP, OSPF, RIPv1/v2, static routes, policy-based routing; IPv6 certified |
FAQ
Does the SonicWall TZ380 03-SSC-6970 include a security subscription?
No. The 03-SSC-6970 is Appliance Only: firewall, VPN and routing run on SonicOS 8, while SonicWall support and security subscriptions such as the Advanced Protection Security Suite are sold separately.
How much traffic can the SonicWall TZ380 03-SSC-6970 handle?
SonicWall publishes no user count, so size the TZ380 on its figures. Firewall inspection throughput is 3.5 Gbps, but Threat Prevention throughput is 1.5 Gbps with Gateway AV, Anti-Spyware, IPS and Application Control enabled; size against that. It holds 1,100,000 concurrent SPI connections and 250,000 DPI connections, and opens 15,000 new connections per second.
What interfaces does the SonicWall TZ380 03-SSC-6970 have?
The TZ380 provides 8×1GbE RJ45, 2×5/2.5/1GbE SFP+. Management and console connectivity is 1×Console (Micro-USB), 1×USB (type-C). Transceivers for any SFP-type ports are sold separately.
Does the SonicWall TZ380 03-SSC-6970 support high availability?
The TZ380 supports Active/Standby high availability with stateful synchronization.
What is the difference between the TZ380 and the TZ480?
Both run the same SonicOS 8. The TZ380 is rated at 3.5 Gbps firewall inspection throughput, 1.5 Gbps Threat Prevention throughput and 1,100,000 concurrent SPI connections; the TZ480 is rated at 4 Gbps, 2 Gbps and 1,200,000. Check both interface sets in the specification tables.
Who can buy the 03-SSC-6970?
Only SonicProtect customers. The 03-SSC-6970 is upgrade hardware with no attached subscription, offered to existing SonicProtect subscribers only. Network Devices Inc. confirms eligibility before ordering.
Does the 03-SSC-6970 include SonicWall support?
Support is not included with an Appliance Only part number. SonicWall support and optional security subscriptions are sold separately, and Network Devices Inc. confirms the correct support option before the order is placed.
How is the SonicWall TZ380 03-SSC-6970 managed?
The TZ380 is managed through Network Security Manager (NSM) 3.0 and above, and locally through the SonicOS web interface and CLI. Firewall policy, SD-WAN, VPN and high availability are configured on the appliance; the security services on it are licensed separately unless this part number bundles them. SonicWall includes centralized management and alerting as part of support, so NSM management needs an active support contract or security bundle.
What condition is the 03-SSC-6970 sold in, and what warranty applies?
Network Devices Inc. supplies the 03-SSC-6970 new and factory sealed. It is covered by a one-year Network Devices Inc. warranty and a 30-day return window. Orders ship from our New Jersey and Texas warehouses.
